Electrical Engineer – Substation Design & Projects

Iberdrola SA; Orange (CT); On-site; USD 96,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Bonuses

401(k) match 12%

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

Job summary

Avangrid in Orange, CT seeks an Electrical Engineer to lead substation design across major capital projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards and company practices. You will perform detailed engineering, develop schematics and one-line diagrams, specify equipment, and prepare construction documents while collaborating with cross‑functional teams.

Required: a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and at least 3 years of relevant experience; strong communication and teamwork are

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering required.
• 3 years minimum relevant experience.
• Substation design knowledge and ability to create single-line diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Project detailed engineering, designs and calculations across all phases (scoping, budgeting, conceptual engineering, design, construction, closeout).
• Maintain and understand drawings (schematics, one-line diagrams).
• Develop and specify equipment, assemble documents for projects.
• Perform electrical engineering analyses and design using established methods.
• Ensure all designs meet local, state, and national codes and standards.
• Collaborate across departments and work in cross-functional project teams.

Skills

Substation design

One-line diagrams

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Engineering documentation

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Job description

Avangrid in Orange, CT seeks an Electrical Engineer to lead substation design across major capital projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards and company practices. You will perform detailed engineering, develop schematics and one-line diagrams, specify equipment, and prepare construction documents while collaborating with cross‑functional teams.

Required: a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and at least 3 years of relevant experience; strong communication and teamwork are